As you work to complete your college education, the responsibilities of adulthood begin to set in. The thousands of dollars borrowed for tuition loom on the horizon and the day of your first due payment rapidly approaches. The average borrower in the college class of 2013 is likely to carry more than $35,200 in student […]
10 Essential Financial Lessons to Learn Before Leaving College
I wasn’t schooled in the fundamentals of wealth creation upon my entrance into college and probably many of you. I must say that most of my financial education hinged on observing what took place in my household. We were very frugal (Shopped in bulk, cut coupons, and carried a grocery list) and had to make […]
Cheap and Satisfying Ways to Reward Yourself with a Debt Free Life
If you think you cannot “enjoy” life without millions of dollars then you are not the only one who thinks so. There are many people who are of the view that money is the only thing that one needs in order to have a happy life. This may not be entirely incorrect; however, thinking that […]
Understanding Student Debt: Deferment, Forbearance and Consolidation
A lot of people equate graduate school with a serious amount of debt. In most cases, it is worth it to go into debt for school. A college education can lead to higher paying jobs and a more fulfilling life. Unfortunately, college costs have skyrocketed in recent years, forcing most young people to obtain a […]
Tips to Avoid Overspending for College Students
Many students consider personal finance management during college a rite of passage to adulthood, and for good reason. Managing your money can be a challenge, especially if you’re off to college and you have ultimate rule over your allowance. You will have to control your spending, do the budgeting and plan the expenses for the […]